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Prof. Jeffrey J. Pokorak, Prof. Thomas Finn, Prof. Marie Ashe, Prof. Rosanna Cavallaro, Prof.
Stephen J. Callahan, Hon. John Greaney (Ret.),
3 credits day; 3 credits evening.
The course emphasizes the general principles, sources, and purposes of the criminal law,
including the following doctrinal issues which apply to crimes in general: the act requirement,
the mens rea requirement, causation, liability for attempted crimes, accomplice liability,
defenses, and criminal code interpretation. Additionally, the course studies one or more specific
crimes in-depth, including homicide, and repeatedly raises the question: how well does American
criminal law fulfill its goals?
Required Course
Final Exam Required
Criminal Procedure
Mr. James Krasnoo,
3 credits day; 3 credits evening.
Class discussion will focus on investigation of the cases in the Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth
Amendment Rights of criminal defendants. Class discussions will move from one sub-area to
another within the Fourth Amendment and Fifth Amendment explorations. Class discussion and
participation is vital to the subject matter. The course will also draw on recent Massachusetts
cases so that a constant comparison between the United States Supreme Court and Supreme
Judicial Court distinctions in this area will be addressed. There shall be one final exam consisting
of two or three fact-filled, multi-issued questions requiring explanatory essays and application of
the issues raised in class and from the text. May not also enroll in Constitutional Law/Criminal
Procedure.
Prerequisite: Constitutional Law
Enrollment is limited: 20
Elective Course
Recommended for the Mass Bar
Final Exam Required
Cyberspace and Technology Law